Riptide Charters

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Whale Watching

Beginners & individuals Welcome!

We live in a unique part of the world where Mother Nature provides us with abundant bird and sea life. From the RIPTIDE you can watch Whales and Sea Otters and observe the many and varied forms of bird life that both live here and migrate through our part of the Pacific. Call and we will help you design your own nature trip.You can experience the awesome, big, and exciting fun of whales and the ocean's natural splendor aboard the Riptide!!Want to get up close and personal with some of our famous California Sea Lions we can get you there.Please call or email to check availability for future dates that are unlisted.

$89 cash/$92 card per person WeekendsMinimum of 10 people required for open loads.Private Charters for Whale Watching/Nature Trips Weekdays - up to 12 people - $1020 cash $1056 card(Regular all day tour)Weekends - up to 15 people - $1320 cash $1380 card (Regular all day tour)

BRING RAIN GEAR JUST IN CASE.

What to Bring

Ashes Scattering

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Terms & Conditions, Cancellations & Refunds

Riptide Charters reserves the right to cancel or change trips.Trips may be canceled due to weather, insufficient sign ups or acts of God.Refunds are only made if the trip is canceled by the operator.Deposit returns will be made by check and mailed.Cancellation of reservations requires 72 hours for groups of 4 or less. For groups of 5 or more 10 days.For groups of 5 or more a 50% deposit is required.Balance is due on date of trip.Charter cancellations require 10 daysCancellations require verbal confirmation and cancellation id#Cancellation due to weather is at the discretion of the Captain onlyChildren must be at least 7 years of age and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.School groups/scout groups/private parties - children must have written permission from parent or legal guardian.Should a trip be cancelled after departing the dock, RIPTIDE SPORTFISHING will provide a 50% refund when the return is within 1 hour for half day trips; and 2 hours for full day trips. Passengers paying cash will receive their refund at the time of return to the dock. Passengers paying with a check will receive their refund by return mail.